Snakes in Delaware
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control identifies around 19 snake species uniformly distributed throughout the state. The commonly found species include the common garter snake, common water snake, black racer, and eastern rat snake. Of all the snakes, only two, i.e., the timber rattlesnake and eastern copperhead, are venomous.
| Groups | Venomous | Non-venomous |
|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnakes | Timber Rattlesnake | – |
| Garter Snakes | – | Eastern Garter Snake Eastern Ribbon Snake |
| Pit Vipers | Eastern Copperhead | – |
| Hognose Snakes | – | Eastern Hog-nosed Snake |
| Cornsnakes | – | Corn Snake |
| Kingsnakes | – | Eastern Kingsnake Eastern Milksnake |
| Water Snakes | – | Common Watersnake Plain-bellied Water Snake |
| Pantherophis | – | Black Rat Snake |
| Storeria | – | DeKay’s Brownsnake |
| Opheodrys | – | Rough Green Snakes |
| Pseudechis | – | Red-bellied Black Snake |
| Carphophis | – | Eastern Worm Snake |
| Virginia | Smooth Earth Snake | |
| Regina | – | Queen Snake |
| Cemophora | – | Scarlet Snake |
| Coluber | – | Northern Black Racer |
| Diadophis | Ring-necked Snake |
Snakes by Colors and Patterns
Black Snakes: Black Rat Snake, Northern Black Racer, Red-bellied Black Snake
Brown Snakes: DeKay’s Brownsnake, Eastern Garter Snake, Queen Snake
Snakes by Regions
Snakes in Northern Delaware: Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake
Snakes in Southern Delaware: Scarlet Snake
Quick Information
Most Venomous Snakes: Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead
